BMW 3 series 1992 vs BMW 7 series 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| BMW 3 series is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 7 series is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.8 (petrol) | 3.0 - 6.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 7 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 193 HP | 218 - 445 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 280 NM | 300 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 14 seconds | 5.5 - 8.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 10.0 | 8.5 - 14.0 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 7 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 66 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 19 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 500 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`762 | ~ 2`501 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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